A felicitation programme for the students of the Adult Literacy Class was held on 14 March at the Community Hall, Yanthamo Village, Chukitong RD Block. The programme was organized under the NSRLM PRI–CBO Convergence Project in collaboration with the District Administration, Department of Social Welfare, and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) (BBBP)under Mission Shakti.

The adult literacy initiative was conducted by Zukhumki Federation (CLF) under NSRLM, BMMU Chukitong RD Block following a demand raised by the Village Level Organization (VLO) to promote literacy among adult members in the community. The three month course aimed at equipping learners with basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills.

A total of 23 students successfully completed the course and were awarded certificates of completion during the felicitation programme. Through the literacy classes, the participants learned alphabets, basic numeracy, and how to write their own signatures, helping them perform daily tasks with greater confidence and independence.

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One of the most inspiring highlights of the programme was the participation of 82 year old Lopyoni Ngullie, the oldest student among the learners. Her determination and enthusiasm to learn served as a powerful reminder that education has no age barrier.

The programme highlighted the importance of community driven initiatives in promoting education, empowerment, and inclusive development at the grassroots level. Organizers expressed hope that such initiatives would continue to strengthen adult education and encourage more community members to engage in lifelong learning.